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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1972
Page
6
Race cards reveal daily harness meet at Lewiston with ten races plus exacta and quiniela payoffs. Top Rhythm and Cadres lead early trots, with results listed for each heat and multiple bets including daily double and Quiniela.
The third of the men's weekly handicap rolloffs is scheduled Sunday at 3 30 at 20th Century Lanes. Defending champion Bill Lawson, who won last week, will return to defend. The five game route determines the winner who earns a shot at the one seven ten jackpot. Entries stay open and all bowlers receive a fair handicap.
Pro basketball league standings by division with W L records and games back. Results from Friday and scheduled games feature teams such as Boston New York Buffalo Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Detroit Kansas City Omaha Phoenix Milwaukee and others along with ABA East matches and upcoming games and scores.
Villanova University will decide after the season whether to continue its football program. Fr. Edward J. McCarthy cites heavy deficits and waning student support, noting a 315,662 loss last year and disappointing turnouts for games against William and Mary, U S Marines, and Boston College.
Kennebunk Memorial Field hosts the Kennebunk flag final this Saturday before the Rams versus Seagulls football game. The Colts meet the Raiders at 12 30 p m to decide the league championship between the two top teams of an eight club slate.
Boston and Oakland battled to a 6-6 tie as the Bruins late defense faltered on three third period goals. Ace Bailey opened scoring, Joey Johnson and Johnny Bucyk led Boston with goals amid a six goal second period. Gary Croteau and Ivan Boldirev sparked Oakland comebacks.
Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller is named in an $800,000 alienation of affections suit filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. The suit, filed Thursday, accuses Feller of enamoring the plaintiff’s wife Anne Thorpe, of Gates Mills, through his renown.
Former major leaguer Bob Feller, now hotel events chief at the Hotel Sheraton Cleveland, has frequent visits to the Thorpe home since 1969 or 1970. He declined comment on the suit through his lawyer. Feller, formerly of Gates Mills, was divorced last year and resides at the Sheraton.
Edward Little fans protest SPA policy on gate receipts for the State Title game set for Nov 18 at Bates Garcelon Field Lewiston. Auburn School Board member Robert Barber seeks support for a boycott if the SPA keeps all gate receipts, with teams only reimbursed for mileage. Edward Little could be replaced by the North’s second place team if a boycott occurs.
The Boston Celtics beat the Baltimore Bullets 109-96 to stay undefeated at 10-0 as Dave Cowens returned late and led a fourth quarter surge after fouling out. Nate Archibald scored 38 for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings in a 114-101 win over Philadelphia. Also: Cavaliers 124-97 over Buffalo, Bulls 115-100 over Phoenix, Hawks 114-106 over Rockets, Knicks 105-80 over Sonics, Lakers 116-107 over Pistons.
In Melbourne Darrell Welch shoots five under 67 to lead by one in a $30,000 event. In Mizukaido Brian Allin grabs a one stroke edge after a 69 in the Bridgestown third round. Mike Hill equaled four under 63 to lead by one in the Texas Open second round. Kathy Ahern starts strong with a 69 and first round lead in the Lady Errol Classic at Apopka. Nelson Burbrink is promoted to director of player development for the Mets. Clark Graebner advances to the Dewar Cup Indoor finals with a 63 63. Stan Smith and Tom Gorman reach semi finals with notable results in Paris and Goteborg. Dallas Cowboys add Bill Thomas while Billy Truax awaits on the future list. Memphis Tams trim roster to 12 with Sam Cash waived. Rule By Reason wins the $15000 Reviewer Purse at Aqueduct.
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